Your will should include the terms and conditions that matter most to you regarding the distribution of your property after you die. From providing the most valuable assets to your most valuable family members to carefully designating certain property to specific...
Month: October 2022
Can you remove a guardian who doesn’t do their job properly?
When someone is subject to a guardianship in New York, the person in the role of guardian has usually presented a strong case in court showing that the adult requires the support of a guardian. Financial blunders and medical records are common evidence in guardianship...
When cognitive decline can invalidate estate plans
Estate planning should start at a relatively young age, particularly if you have children. Wills should be updated after each major life event, such as the birth of children or grandchildren, divorce and the death of benefactors or an executor. There are instances...
When should you update your estate plan?
Your estate plan provides instructions about what you want to happen with your assets after you die. It also includes provisions for what happens if you become incapacitated. All terms are set based on your circumstances when the plan is created. For most adults,...